Coreopsis latifolia: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southeast USA
Plant Profile: Coreopsis latifolia
Taxonomy: Coreopsis latifoliaNames
Broadleaf Coreopsis, Broadleaf Tickseed, Coreopsis
Phonetic Spelling:kor-ee-OP-sis lat-ih-FOE-lee-ah
Genus:Coreopsis
Species:latifolia
Family:Asteraceae
Broadleaf Coreopsis is a perennial wildflower that forms clumps and belongs to the aster family. It is indigenous to the southern Appalachian region, specifically in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, thriving in moist, fertile woodlands at middle to lower elevations. This plant can reach heights of up to 4 feet and features oval leaves that can grow as long as 8 inches. Its vibrant yellow flower heads appear in corymbs and typically bloom from July through September. Broadleaf Coreopsis can propagate through rhizomes and is primarily pollinated by bees.
This plant is ideal for use in woodland environments, whether at the edges or within the interior of naturalized forest areas.
Coreopsis latifolia Feature Summary
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Tags
#shade tolerant
#yellow flowers
#NC native
#summer flowers
#native wildflower
#naturalized area
#food source fall
#food source nectar
#food source pollen
#food source hard mast fruit
#partial shade tolerant
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
#audubon
#woodland
#birds
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Coreopsis latifolia Feature Summary
Attributes
Southeast USA
GA, NC, SC, TN
Attracts bees to the flowers and birds eat the seeds
Perennial
Fruit
Flattened and ribbed achenes. Displays from August to October
Achene
< 1 inch
< 1 inch
Flowers
The 1.5-inch wide flower heads have 5 ray petals and yellow center disc florets with black anthers extending well above the lobes. They bloom July- Sept.
Gold/Yellow
Summer
Fall
4-5 petals/rays
1-3 inches
Leaves
Leaves are opposite, broadly oval with pointed tips and tapering bases. Upperside smooth and a few hairs on the lower surface. Margins are toothed. They are 4-8 inches long and 2-4 inches wide.
Green
Opposite
Ovate
Serrate
> 6 inches
Smooth
3-6 inches
Stem
Smooth thin green stems
Green
Round
Smooth (glabrous)
Straight
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Herb
Erect
Spreading
Medium
Low
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Acid (<6.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
12 inches-3 feet
Mountains
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
High Organic Matter
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Mass Planting
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Butterflies
Pollinators
Songbirds
Bees
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Coreopsis latifolia Attributes
Coreopsis latifolia: Distribution
GA, NC, SC, TN
Coreopsis latifolia: Wildlife Value
Attracts bees to the flowers and birds eat the seeds
Coreopsis latifolia: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Coreopsis latifolia Fruit
Coreopsis latifolia: Fruit Description
Flattened and ribbed achenes. Displays from August to October
Coreopsis latifolia: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Coreopsis latifolia: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Coreopsis latifolia: Fruit Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Coreopsis latifolia: Fruit Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches
Coreopsis latifolia Flowers
Coreopsis latifolia: Flower Description
The 1.5-inch wide flower heads have 5 ray petals and yellow center disc florets with black anthers extending well above the lobes. They bloom July- Sept.
Coreopsis latifolia: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Coreopsis latifolia: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis latifolia: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Coreopsis latifolia: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Coreopsis latifolia Leaves
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Description
Leaves are opposite, broadly oval with pointed tips and tapering bases. Upperside smooth and a few hairs on the lower surface. Margins are toothed. They are 4-8 inches long and 2-4 inches wide.
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Color
Green
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Coreopsis latifolia: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Coreopsis latifolia: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Coreopsis latifolia Stem
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Description
Smooth thin green stems
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Color
Green
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Cross Section
Angular
Oval
Round
Square
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Surface
Corky Ridges
Covered with a powdery bloom (glaucous)
Dull
Hairy (pubescent)
Polished
Smooth (glabrous)
Coreopsis latifolia: Stem Form
Straight
Zig Zags
Coreopsis latifolia Whole Plant Traits
Coreopsis latifolia: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Coreopsis latifolia: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Coreopsis latifolia: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Coreopsis latifolia: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Coreopsis latifolia: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coreopsis latifolia Cultural Conditions
Coreopsis latifolia: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Coreopsis latifolia: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Coreopsis latifolia: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Coreopsis latifolia: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Coreopsis latifolia: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Coreopsis latifolia: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
Coreopsis latifolia: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Coreopsis latifolia Landscape
Coreopsis latifolia: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Coreopsis latifolia: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Coreopsis latifolia: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Coreopsis latifolia: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
